Sports Betting

The massive success of Polymarket is just a showcase for a much broader phenomenon among Gen Z. A new survey shows that a quarter of young people perceive sports betting as part of their economic future planning. Commentators warn of "financial nihilism": a sense of despair and economic pessimism that pushes for taking extreme risks with money. Experts clarify: investing is a positive-sum game...

Pat McAfee admitted that a tip from Shams Charania helped him profit from a bet. Journalist Jeff Pearlman slammed the network, claiming ESPN has abandoned journalistic integrity.